Shah Rukh Khan spotted having intense chat with KKR CEO Venky Mysore as 3-time IPL champions struggle

KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was spotted having an intense chat with Venky Mysore on Monday, during a rain break in between the match against PBKS.

Updated on: Apr 6, 2026, 23:04:22 IST

Written by Vishesh Roy

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have endured a horrid start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season after losing their opening two matches. Nothing has gone right for the three-time champions so far, and on Monday, the franchise began the fixture against the Punjab Kings on a poor note after losing Finn Allen and Cameron Green cheaply after opting to bat at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Under overcast skies, KKR's decision to bat first raised a few eyebrows, and it was criticised by pundits such as Kevin Pietersen, Anil Kumble, Saba Karim and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Shah Rukh Khan spotted having an intense chat with Venky Mysore (Screengrab - JioHotstar)

As expected, rain played spoilsport in the fixture, and the first break came after 3.4 overs with KKR reeling at 25/2 with skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi at the crease. During the break, the broadcast cameras captured KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan having an intense chat with the team's CEO, Venky Mysore. KKR were extremely lucky to get one point on Monday as the match against PBKS was called off due to a wet outfield.

While it is not known what the chat was all about, it seemed intense from afar. Mysore was nodding as the Bollywood superstar made his points. There was some hand gesturing as well from the Badshah of Bollywood as well. This was SRK's first time attending an IPL 2026 KKR game.

Also Read: KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Live Score: Check our live coverage here

Shah Rukh Khan attended the KKR-Punjab Kings game along with his manager, Pooja Dadlani, and daughter, Suhana Khan. During the rain break, the cameras kept focusing on SRK as he chatted with Venky Mysore, with Suhana observing from close quarters.

“Looks like they are having a similar conversation. The Badshah of Bollywood, the owner of KKR. An intense chat with KKR CEO Venky Mysore,” said the host during the rain break show.

KKR's horror show

For the match against the Punjab Kings, KKR made a few changes as both Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy were unavailable. The franchise brought in Rovman Powell and Navdeep Saini into the playing XI. On the other hand, the Punjab Kings did not make a single change to their lineup from their previous match.

KKR began their IPL 2026 season with a loss to the Mumbai Indians, and then suffered another loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. The entire campaign in the 19th edition of the tournament has been centred around when Cameron Green will bowl for KKR.

Green, the Australian all-rounder, was picked up for INR 25.20 crore in the auction, but he has yet to bowl so far in the competition. The official clearance from Cricket Australia is awaited as Green is managing his workload.

However, Green has been bowling in the nets and the KKR think tank management have maintained that the 26-year-old will start bowling soon for the franchise.

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Vishesh Roy
Vishesh Roy is a sports journalist with a strong focus on cricket. He began his career at Asian News International (ANI), where he covered a range of high-profile events, including the India Open, Legends Cricket League, the England–India Test series in Ahmedabad in 2021, and the inauguration of the Narendra Modi Stadium. During his tenure at ANI, he also reported extensively on domestic cricket, covering several Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches across the country. While cricket remains his primary beat, Vishesh has also reported on tennis, football and WWE. After a stint of over three years at ANI, Vishesh moved to NDTV, where he gained hands-on experience in digital-first journalism, with a particular emphasis on live blogs and real-time news reporting. He joined Hindustan Times in October 2024 and quickly established himself with a series of exclusive interviews and source-driven stories. Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, Hindustan Times was the first to report that the two-day event would be held in Saudi Arabia. In the early months of his tenure, Vishesh secured interviews with leading cricketers, including Pat Cummins, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rashid Latif. He has also closely tracked the rise of emerging talents such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya by speaking to their current and childhood coaches. His background in on-field reporting has helped Hindustan Times Digital break exclusive stories on major developments, including Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji and Vijay Hazare Trophy, IPL scheduling, and the T20 World Cup controversy involving Bangladesh and Pakistan.Read More

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